President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has warned that artificial intelligence will “touch everything,” urging the Philippines to strengthen its policy and regulatory preparedness. Speaking on the BBM Podcast, he noted that AI is rapidly expanding across education, infrastructure, and energy, creating both major opportunities and risks. Marcos said lawmakers must better understand emerging technologies to craft responsive legislation, especially as AI heightens concerns around job displacement, misinformation, and fabricated content. He emphasized that the country must balance innovation with safeguards and revealed that AI will be a key agenda item at the upcoming ASEAN Summit.

The Philippines is strengthening its position in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity through deeper cooperation with key international partners, as envoys from Japan, Canada, Australia, the United States and the European Union reiterated their support at the Stratbase ADR Institute 2025 Pilipinas Conference. Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya highlighted the growing scale of global cyberattacks and underscored Japan’s commitment to helping enhance Philippine cyber capabilities through shared resources and closer coordination across the Indo Pacific. United States Embassy officials noted active collaboration with Philippine agencies on cybercrime operations and policy development, while also exploring technologies that reduce dependency on single suppliers. The European Union expressed interest in expanding cooperation on artificial intelligence, cyber readiness and maritime security, with discussions expected to progress during the upcoming Philippine EU Security and Defence Dialogue. Australia likewise confirmed the expansion of joint cybersecurity efforts with Philippine institutions.

The Philippines has launched its first National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (Naisph), marking a major step toward an AI-driven future. Led by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the initiative calls for collaboration across government, industry, and academia to strengthen the nation’s AI infrastructure. DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. highlighted ongoing efforts—such as investing in data centers, high-performance computing, and AI-powered innovations in disaster response and agriculture—to position the Philippines as a competitive player in the global AI landscape.

At the AIBP Summit Philippines 2025, Synology underscored the urgency of building resilient data strategies as AI adoption accelerates. With cyber threats targeting finance, government, and healthcare, Philippine organizations face mounting pressure to balance innovation with data security and compliance. Synology highlighted integrated solutions like ActiveProtect to help enterprises strengthen resilience, streamline IT, and safeguard continuity in the AI era.

At the AIBP Summit Philippines 2025, Synology emphasised that resilient IT foundations are critical as AI adoption accelerates. With cyber threats on the rise and sensitive sectors facing costly breaches, Synology urged businesses to adopt unified storage, backup, and data management strategies. Its ActiveProtect solution was highlighted as a way to centralise data protection, ensure compliance, and enable fast recovery in today’s AI-driven digital landscape.

At the AIBP Summit Philippines 2025, experts stressed that as AI adoption accelerates, data protection must become a top priority. With billions lost to cyber incidents and breaches hitting key sectors like finance and healthcare, industry leaders called for stronger safeguards, resilient IT infrastructures, and business continuity strategies to sustain digital transformation.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s recent state visit to Cambodia (Sept 7–9) has brought renewed focus on Southeast Asia’s growing transnational scam hubs. A newly signed memorandum of understanding between the Philippine and Cambodian police expands cooperation against cybercrime, human trafficking, and arms trafficking, marking a rare alignment in security priorities. Analysts see the deal as a critical step toward curbing online fraud syndicates while strengthening bilateral ties ahead of the Philippines’ ASEAN chairmanship in 2026.

Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda said that they are continuously strengthening global alliances to fast-track the Philippines' digital transformation.

The Philippines called for the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) during the United Nations Arria-Formula meeting, emphasizing the need for strict adherence to international law, particularly in military applications.